Passionate Pleasures
Bertrice SmallContemporary romance
Available from Berkley Publishing
ISBN: 978-0451227003
August 2010
| Kathy St. John grew up in a male dominated home where she learned at an early age how to survive the customs and ideals of her moneyed background. Now the town librarian, Kathy must conduct her life like a member of the founding family scandal free. In private, Kathy can be who she wants to be and that is a woman in charge of her sexuality thanks to the Channel. She can indulge in her favorite sexual fantasy without anybody knowing. When Tim Blair moves into town, Kathy needs a little help to realize that sometimes the real thing is better than any fantasy.
Interesting characters and unique plot make this a recommended book. The mindset of the St. John family and the town of Egret Point lent a historical feel to the book. I felt like I was reading modern characters that that were stuck in a time warp. On the other hand, the way Kathy could call up a sexual fantasy was almost futuristic. I loved the contrasts in the book. Kathy was smart, savvy and sexy and it shows in her confidence in herself. She is well-liked and respected in the town. Tim was a little more low-key but still just as interesting. Secondary characters added to the plot and humor in the story. The pacing was pretty even throughout. The plot advanced at the degree that it should have with Kathy learning more about herself each day she was with Tim. The only thing that didn't ring true to me was the dialogue while they were having sex. It was stilted and didn't flow very smoothly for me. I really liked how they fell in love without Kathy realizing it and how they meshed their lives together. It made the romance very real for me. This was my first book by this author and I was impressed enough that I will look for some of her previous books.
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Reviewer: Lisa Freeman |
